The NHL Department of Player Safety has issued New York Islanders winger Maxim Tsyplakov a three-game suspension for an illegal check to the head of Philadelphia Flyers winger Ryan Poehling on Tuesday night. The hit came in the latter half of the first period, with Tsyplakov flying into Poehling while he was crashing the net. Poehling left the game with a head injury, which NHL … [Read more...] about Islanders’ Maxim Tsyplakov Suspended Three Games
Devils’ Simon Nemec Frustrated To Be In The AHL
New Jersey Devils top prospect, Simon Nemec, made some comments earlier this week when discussing his future with the Devils and his current status in the AHL (as per Tomáš Prokop of Dennik Sports). The defenseman stated that he was not happy with his current position in the AHL and voiced his displeasure, saying that he feels he has proven that he belongs in the NHL. He also … [Read more...] about Devils’ Simon Nemec Frustrated To Be In The AHL
Devils Recall Brian Halonen
The Devils announced that winger Brian Halonen has been recalled from AHL Utica. There was no corresponding move since New Jersey had an open roster spot, and their active roster is now full. This is the first time this season Halonen has been summoned from the minors after inking a two-year, two-way contract extension last May. He still needs one more professional season under … [Read more...] about Devils Recall Brian Halonen
New York Islanders Return Marc Gatcomb To AHL
Jan. 15th: Eric Rosner of The Hockey News reports that Gatcomb has been returned to AHL Bridgeport, meaning the illness afflicting many of the Islanders’ players has passed. Gatcomb skated in 7:27 of ice time in his NHL debut yesterday evening, racking up four hits and one blocked shot. Jan. 14th: The New York Islanders have used an emergency recall on forward Marc Gatcomb in … [Read more...] about New York Islanders Return Marc Gatcomb To AHL
Rangers Activate Chris Kreider, Reassign Bo Groulx
The New York Rangers have activated winger Chris Kreider off of injured reserve and reassigned Benoit-Olivier Groulx to the AHL Hartford Wolf Pack, per Mollie Walker of the New York Post. Kreider has missed the Rangers’ last four games with an upper-body injury. He had three points in three games prior to his injury – the longest scoring streak of Kreider’s season. It’s been a … [Read more...] about Rangers Activate Chris Kreider, Reassign Bo Groulx